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Hyundai I30 Active Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I30 Active reliable? We analysed 2,314 real MOT tests across 433 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,314 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.3%
Typical Mileage
58,171mi
Annual Mileage
6,168mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I30 Active is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I30 Active.

Hyundai I30 Active Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai I30 Active. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai I30 Active Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Hyundai I30 Active fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Hyundai I30 Active Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I30 Active owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,098 mi/yr
Typical
6,168 mi/yr
Average
6,965 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,919 mi/yr

Hyundai I30 Active Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I30 Active MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,171 mi
75th Percentile
79,712 mi
95th Percentile
115,609 mi
Max Recorded
1,111,111 mi

How Does the Hyundai I30 Active Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai I30 Active THIS CAR 86.3% 2,314 58,171 mi — yrs
Hyundai I10 80.4% 2,829,935 35,978 mi 18 yrs
Hyundai I20 80.2% 1,488,641 45,118 mi 17 yrs
Hyundai I30 76.5% 1,479,391 57,858 mi 19 yrs
Morris Cowley 93% 2,690 5,600 mi 103 yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I30 Active outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai I30 Active?

The Hyundai I30 Active has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 2,314 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Hyundai I30 Active owner drives around 6,168 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Hyundai I30 Active — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I30 Active reliable?
Based on 2,314 MOT tests, the Hyundai I30 Active has a 86.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I30 Active?
The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively.
How many miles does a Hyundai I30 Active do per year?
The typical Hyundai I30 Active does around 6,168 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I30 Active last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I30 Active?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.